Our eighth grade had an amazing experience recently. The grade was divided
up into groups and had the opportunity to interview survivors. The students
prepared extensively for these interviews. The girls studied their
survivor's bio and used it to prepare questions which would discuss the
survivors' memories from before, during, and after the war. The experience
was one the students will never forget. As each survivor entered the
building, he/she was greeted by our students. The interactions were
wonderful. One of the highlights of the program was the intergenerational
component. Seeing the faces of the survivors light up and seeing the
students' faces respond in kind was nothing short of magical. The survivor
was escorted upstairs to the interview room which was turned into a real set
complete with video, sound, and light equipment. Each student took turns in
the roles of interviewer, sound, video, and observer. The students were
trained and directed by the Names, Not Numbers(c) production crew. We thank
Jay, Pavin and Matt for all of their hard work with the project. The
interviews themselves were most memorable. There were so many poignant
moments. I do not want to play the role of spoiler so everyone will have to
wait until the movie comes out with the interviews. Suffice it to say that
there were tears and even some laughter. Special hakarat hatov to Mr. Dov
Rosenberg and Mrs. Tova Rosenberg for all of their help in making this week
so special for the students.
